Brattleboro Retreat Announces 2025 Gala Honoring Mental Health Advocate Elizabeth Catlin
by Mary Wilson // July 10, 2025
The Brattleboro Retreat is thrilled to announce the 2025 Brattleboro Retreat Gala, an evening of inspiration, recognition, and celebration in support of mental health care. Marking the Retreat’s first gala in a decade, the event will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the scenic Stone Garden in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, and will feature the presentation of the Anna Marsh Award to longtime board member and advocate Elizabeth Catlin. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Connecticut River, guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring live music, extravagant hors d’oeuvres, a thoughtfully curated dinner, and decadent desserts.
This year’s Gala will raise vital funds for the Brattleboro Retreat Endowment Fund, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the region’s leading mental health care institution. Individual tickets are $150 per person with VIP tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. All can be purchased or pledged online at brattlebororetreat.org/gala.
The evening will include the 2025 Anna Marsh Award presentation to Elizabeth Catlin, in recognition of her dedicated leadership in championing mental health care. Named for the Retreat’s founder, the award recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding advocacy for people living with mental illness and addiction.
“Elizabeth Catlin has helped shape the future of the Brattleboro Retreat with clarity, compassion, and enduring commitment,” said Steve Cummings, President and CEO of the Brattleboro Retreat. “Her leadership during critical moments in our history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, made a profound difference in our ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.”
Drawing on her background in law and finance, Catlin played a key role in strengthening governance, supporting sustainability, and prioritizing long-term planning through a renewed focus on the Endowment Fund. Her tireless advocacy and deep understanding of mental health care have left a legacy of thoughtful stewardship and profound compassion.
Event Details
What: 2025 Brattleboro Retreat Gala
When: Friday, September 19, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Where: Stone Garden, Westmoreland, NH
Tickets: $150 per person | VIP Tickets $1,000 (includes 2 tickets + exclusive benefits)
Sponsorships: Available at levels from $2,500 to $10,000
To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, go to brattlebororetreat.org/gala or contact the Brattleboro Retreat Office of Development at 802-258-4366 or development@brattlebororetreat.org.
